Ballybay Pearse Brothers where crowned County Champions on Sunday with a 1-11 to 1-8 win over holders Scotstown. The local lads led from the start and survived a late onslaught from the boys in Blue. Every man was superb on the day. Dessie Ward who contributed 1-3 from midfield was named man of the match. Paul Finlay picked up his second county title in his 22nd championship year. Eoin McKearney captained the side and was pictured afterwards with his father and grandfather who had also won the title. There were over a hundred messages of congratulations on the Ballybay and its People Facebook page including some from as far away as Edmonton, Canada. The team also had a well deserved blue light parade through the town on Sunday evening. Full match report can be found in the sports pages. This weekend the sides meet again in the League final.
- Ballybay-Clones Municipal District
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